![]() In this SDX, Hugh set out to create an all-encompassing source of acoustic and electronic drums inspired by not only the ’80s and ’90s eras, but also one designed to reflect some of the most known drummers and album mileposts in his body of work. Needless to say, his footprint in music history, and especially so when it comes to retooling the role of the drums in a production, couldn’t be more obvious. Or who the pioneering engineers behind blending acoustic and electronic drums were? Hugh was definitely one of them. Ever wondered who the mastermind behind the iconic gated reverb snare drum was? That’s Hugh. At that, not only did he help sonically package some truly timeless pieces of music, he also single-handedly pioneered the sound of an era. From some of the most iconic songs by Phil Collins, Genesis, The Police and Sting to seminal tracks by the likes of Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, The Human League, Paul Young, Melissa Etheridge and Paul McCartney, Hugh has had a hand in all. ![]() If you spend ten minutes on a random radio station anywhere in the world, the likelihood that you catch one of Hugh Padgham’s productions is strikingly high.
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